There will be a plant sale to benefit the Pewabic Street Community Garden from 10 am – 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church on Montezuma Ave. in Houghton. Saturday, May 28th.
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MSU North Farm Short Course: Season Extension
April 17, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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NORTH FARM SHORT COURSE: SEASON EXTENSION –
Sunday, April 17 · 1-6 pm
Growing food throughout the year increases food security and can bolster your farm’s earnings. This course will be valuable for individuals in the planning stages of hoop house construction.
Hands-on: Bend hoops for a 4’X12’ bed
Topics:
Which hoop house is right for your operation?
Siting considerations
Hoop house planting schedules
Crops for year-round production
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